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Breed Standards for the
Belgian Sheepdog |
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General Appearance: |
The
Belgian Sheepdog is an elegant, square-proportioned dog that
is alert and agile with proud carriage. |
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Head: |
Almond-shaped eyes, Moderate stop, Flat skull, Stiff, erect
ears in the shape of a triangle. |
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Tail: |
Raised with slight curve when dog is moving, held low when
at rest |
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Color: |
Black |
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Size: |
Weight: 60 – 65 lb
Height: male: 24 – 26”; female: 22- 24” |
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Coat: |
It
has an extremely dense undercoat along with an outer coat of
abundant guard hairs that are long, well-fitting, and
straight. |
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Temperament: |
A
playful, alert, watchful and protective dog. It is very
independent and intelligent. |
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